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India operationalised a concessional 15% import duty for electric vehicles (EVs) under the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI). The policy aims to attract global EV manufacturers, but concerns remain over the lack of provisions for technology transfer, crucial for building a competitive domestic EV ecosystem.
Q. “India’s electric vehicle (EV) policy is evolving but remains structurally deficient in addressing core technology access.” Critically examine this statement in light of global best practices and recent domestic policy interventions like the SPMEPCI.
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